The Norman Family Foundation (NFF) is seeking a full-time pastor for Travel Ball Church (TBC). TBC is a pop-up church that fosters a welcoming community for athletes and their families who are not able to make it to their church service due to sporting events. Our pastor will primarily be responsible for preparing sermons, spreading the NFF/TBC mission, providing connections, and developing relationships.
We’re looking for someone who is familiar with travel ball and has felt a calling to ministry—even if they haven’t followed the traditional path.
Responsibilities:
- Share personal testimony as a Faithful and Dedicated Follower of Christ
- Prepare 20-minute sermons directed toward athletes and young individuals.
- Set up and tear down equipment at ballfields (i.e., tents, tables, AV, etc.).
- Build relationships with athletes and their families, coaches, tournament directors, and officials.
- Contribute to weekly virtual board meetings.
- Recruit and develop other pastors.
- Work with other churches to adopt the TBC mission and vision.
- Play a key role in planning and executing future TBC and NFF events.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years’ experience in Christian Ministry/Leadership (church staff, private ministry, ministry volunteer) **Calling to Student ministry is not required but a bonus**
- Willing to adopt, advocate for, and grow the vision of TBC and NFF (willing and able to be a part of a team)
- Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent.
- A passion to see student athletes’ walks with Christ develop.
- A heart for the local community.
- Ability to work weekends.
- Knowledge and experience in Youth Sports (coaching, umpiring, volunteer for youth sports leagues)
- Ability to work independently with positive time management skills (able to manage ministry as well as personal and family time)
- Physically able to lift and handle 50lbs, (tent, table, supply set up at tournaments and events)
- Fundraising Experience **(not required but is a bonus for future opportunities) **
- Willing to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area.
- High energy.
- Positive Communication Skills (Public Speaking, Teaching, Writing, Social Media,)
- a. Ability to share the Gospel of Jesus to all ages and help them understand Jesus loves them.
- i. Devotions, short sermons, team prayers, and leading additional team Bible studies upon request
- b. Comfort in sharing with Churches, Schools, Colleges, and Organizations about the Vision of TBC and NFF
- c. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish ** (not required but is a bonus) ** Good organizational skills but willing to adapt.
